Haelyn was still in bed when she heard the knock on the door.She ignored it the first time. The second time it came harder.“What?” she called out, voice rough.The door opened. Dean stood there, already dressed for work. Boots on, sleeves rolled up.“Get up,” he said. “I need help outside.”Haelyn sat up slowly, squinting at him. “Help with what?”“Farm work.”She let out a short laugh. “You’re joking.”“I’m not. Get dressed. Five minutes.”He left before she could argue.Haelyn stared at the closed door, jaw tight. She thought about staying in bed just to spite him, but the look on his face told her he would come back and drag the blanket off if he had to.She got up, pulled on the same oversized shirt from yesterday and a pair of shorts she had found in the drawer, then went downstairs barefoot.Dean was waiting by the back door. He glanced at her feet.“You’ll need shoes.”“I don’t have any.”He walked to a small closet near the entrance, pulled out an old pair of boots, and drop
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